Manager (M4)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • $120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Manager leads materials planning and sourcing activities, developing and managing cross-functional, integrated processes for production planning, capacity, scheduling, inventory, materials, and cost. The role analyzes customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical material usage to create build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans, coordinating with business teams on cost-effective production strategies. It oversees inventory forecasting, purchasing, material control, production schedules, inventory accuracy, supplier relationships and performance, and coordination with quality, engineering, machining, and assembly operations to support on-time delivery. The position also represents the materials organization on corporate task forces and manages departmental budgets, costs, and resources.

The role manages a generally homogeneous team and adapts plans and priorities to operational challenges. It requires in-depth knowledge of its job family, an understanding of how the function supports business objectives, and the ability to resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems. The manager guides and influences internal and external partners and must comply with Applied Materials’ Standards of Business Conduct and ethical standards. The position is based in Austin, Texas, with travel approximately 10% of the time; relocation is not available.

Requirements

• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of concepts, theories, and principles in the job family.
• Basic knowledge of related job families.
• Understanding of the industry and how the function contributes to organizational objectives.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
• Ability to guide, influence, and persuade internal stakeholders in related areas and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage an integrated cross-functional planning process covering make-versus-buy decisions, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, materials, and associated costs.
• Analyze customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical material usage to develop and execute build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop cost-effective production planning strategies that support customer demand.
• Establish and implement systems and best practices for inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Manage production scheduling by monitoring material inventories, tracking production progress, and reviewing factors that affect schedules.
• Ensure inventory-count accuracy by implementing and managing an inventory control system with Finance, identifying discrepancies, and taking corrective action.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to meet business growth and sourcing requirements.
• Build and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Establish and manage systems for evaluating, monitoring, and reporting supplier scorecard performance.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, machining, and assembly operations to support 100% on-time delivery, proactively identifying and addressing schedule issues.
• Represent the materials organization on corporate materials task force teams.
• Manage department budgets, associated costs, and resources.
• Manage a generally homogeneous team and adapt plans and priorities to meet service and operational challenges.
• Comply with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate its core values and highest ethical standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential eligibility for a bonus program
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed